Job prospects Program Supervisor, Sports, Recreation And Leisure near Vancouver (BC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers" near Vancouver (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers near Vancouver (BC). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41406) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 790 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 56%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 20%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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